17 July 2014 · Delegated
International House, Isle Of Man Business Park, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM2 2qz
This application sought express consent for the erection of roadside advertising signage at the Royal London 360 Offices, Isle of Man Business Park, Douglas. The site sits at the entrance to the Business Park, accessed from the A24 Cooil Road. The planning officer assessed the principle of the sign, where it would be positioned, its potential effect on highway safety, and its visual impact on the area. The application was recommended for approval and consent was granted on 17 July 2014. The decision was taken by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with one condition attached.
Express consent was granted for the roadside advertising sign. The officer assessed the principle of the sign, its siting at the entrance to the Business Park off the A24 Cooil Road, and its impact on highway safety and the visual character of the area, finding it acceptable. The decision was made by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority.
General Policy 6 of The Isle of Man Strategic Plan
The proposed signage would be sited adjacent to the building to which it relates and therefore complies with this part of General Policy 6.
General Policy 6: Within our towns and villages, the display of external advertisements will be permitted on the site or building to which they relate provided they: (a) are of a high standard of design and materials and relate well to the building and site on which they are to be displayed; (b) are in keeping with and do not detract from the surrounding area; and (c) are located so as not to cause a highway safety hazard.
Condition 1
The advertisement(s) hereby granted consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
